Son Matias Beach Hotel

1 reader found this review helpful

if you want yellow water for custard or white water for rice or fruit cocktail described as apple crumple or all food awful go to this hotel is the worst food i have ever eaten in any hotel it should be called the tinned and watered restaurant veg tinned and everything else watered down they need a new chef as the food lets the hotel down shame as the location is great we hardly eat the food the entertainment needs brightening up during the day its like being a child there they need better activites or change the entertainment staff will never return the food and entertainment let this hotel down badly

" Amazing hotel And holiday! Our 2nd visit in 2yrs, Arrived the 26th july stayed for 10 nights and we loved it! The hotel itself continues to be fantastic! there's a good variety of high quality food for both breakfast and evening meal.. Staff are always willing to help and support, The hotel is situated directly next to a beautiful beach and is close to local bars restaraunts and shops, Only negative is on our last day we did'nt fly till late and for some strange reason we wer'nt allowed our evening meal, This silly rule needs to be changed to prevent people from finishing their holiday on a negative..

2 readers found this review helpful

Could'nt fault this hotel at all,Stayed for 7dys from 1st aug, Liked it so much we have booked to go next year for 10dys.

12 readers found this review helpful

We're just back from the Son Matias Beach hotel.
The hotel is fantastic, the build, decor - everything looks new and clean. The food is certainly the best thing I will remember about my holiday, each night there are at least four different starters, main courses and desserts. The food is very British which I loved, roast beef, fish, chicken and also things like meatballs, pizza, pasta, soups, chips, potatoes, pate and loads of fresh fruit and vegetables.
The hotel is less than 100 metres to the sea and is 5 metres from the beach. It is mostly the over 50s staying at the hotel and the entertainment is designed for this age group.
I would definitely recommend staying here.

4 readers found this review helpful

My daughter and me went for a 3 day break in february. The hotel was lovely and the food was amzing so fresh and tasty. The views were outstanding. The only thing I would say is that the hotel is more for over 50's. But all in all what a brilliant stay.

8 readers found this review helpful

We returned from our weeks break on 26/03/10 after staying at this hotel. The Hotel was fantastic as it was adults only and therefore relaxing and generally quiet. The hotel was overlooking the beach and sea which was a bonus and you could wake up to the sun shining through the curtains and hear the sound of the sea outside.
All the staff were courteous and helpful with english staff who also spoke perfect spanish-so the best of both worlds! The food has been fantastic-all freshly prepared and varied with the odd theme night in the restaurant.
We would definatley go back to this hotel as we felt it has been value for money, a relaxed atmosphere and the staff have left a lasting impression for us.

16 readers found this review helpful

We stayed at the Son Matias for nearly a month in November and had a great time.
The hotel is a little smaller than the usual ones in Majorca, with just 135 rooms over 9 floors. It’s position could not be improved upon….right on the front with a nice flat promenade outside the front door. All rooms have either a full sea view [ room numbers ending 1-6] or side sea view [room numbers 8-14] The full sea view rooms have sun in the early morning and the side sea view rooms have sun till about 3.00pm.
All rooms numbers ending in 7 are corner suits, which looked very nice, with both front & side sea view and are larger and have such thinks as a sofa and separate shower.
Our room was well maintained, with everything working, and looked as though it had been redecorated within the last 12 months or so. We originally asked for a front sea view, but decided to change for a side sea view room to get the afternoon sun, and this was not a problem to the hotel staff, who I have to say were very helpful and friendly.
The hotel does not take children, is 100% occupied by British guests, and consequently had food which suited us….such as Roast Beef & Yorkshire Pud on Sundays, Porridge as a breakfast choice etc. I know there are always people who would like to be a bit adventurous on holiday as far as food is concerned, but everyone we spoke to said the food choice was great, with something for everyone’s taste.
The majority of guests at this time of the year are in the 55+ age range, so I am not sure it would appeal to young people, particularly in winter, when most of the outside bars and clubs are all closed.
Again because the hotel is catering for British guests only, the entertainment was also good. At this time of the year we were expecting to be entertained by a man on a piano in the corner! but most nights the acts were highly watch able, usually British singers although we did watch an acrobatic act one night, which was very enjoyable.
There is also lots of daytime activities such as shuffleboard, darts competitions etc for anyone who is interested, and daily quizzes as well as a 4.00pm tea dance….although none of this is compulsory. The entertainment team of Claire & Danni did an excellent job keeping us all occupied particularly on days when the weather was not too good.
The only thing which we found could be improved upon was the fact that the smokers room, is adjacent to the main lounge and you had to go through the smoking area to get outside to the pool area or the promenade, which none smokers found not very pleasant.
All in all we enjoyed our holiday here, and we would recommend it to others. We will defiantly be going again.

4 readers found this review helpful

10 of us have recently returned from a cruise and stay.
On arrival the hotel looked impressive. The hotel was fab.
A special mention must go to Danni and Claire the entertainment duo. They made our holiday, the entertainment was the best that we have ever seen in Majorca hotels.
The position of the hotel is amazing! The food was very tasty. (Back to w.w)
The only negative was that the hotel had a few o.a.p's staying there , they were obviously regulars , that thought they owned the hotel. We had just arrived, jumped in the pool and one of them came over to tell us that we couldn't play with a ball in the pool. WHAT !!! Adult hotel , but no fun !!!!! She carried on to tell me that it was because the o.a.p's were going in to swim .............:( What a laugh

3 readers found this review helpful

This was mine and my mum's second visit to the Son Matias and we are just about to book again for next year!
The best thing about this hotel is the food. We have been to lots of different hotels, half board or full board, and no hotel matches up to the Son Matias for quality and variety of food. The food is always hot and being renewed regularly. Breakfast is perfect, lots of choice, all very well cooked. Dinner is even better - they even make a normal salad selection taste fantastic! Loads of choice (my mum is fussy and always filled and emptied her plate!!)
The hotel is very clean, very well looked after and the staff are very friendly and efficient. We liked being able to hire the TV in our room with lots of English channels (which came in useful on the one day that we had rain) and being able hire and fill our own fridge
The hotel does cater for the older generation and at 31 I felt very very young (I liked it!) and even at 64 my mum didn't feel too old!! But everyone is very friendly and helpful and I found the atmosphere relaxing and laid back.
One point to note - if you want a sun bed round the pool during busy months then be prepared to queue. The terrace opens at 8.30 am and we queued from 8am to get our sunbeds. Having said that the beach is on your doorstep and a good alternative to the pool (9 euros for 2 sunbeds and a parasol) and we did this for 2 days out of our week.
The location of the hotel is fantastic. Opposite a parade of shops, bars and cafes and also a short walk from the hustle and bustle of Magaluf.
Overall - a brilliant holiday.

3 readers found this review helpful

we stayed at the son matias for 2 weeks at the end of june. The hotel was fab with amazing views and clean, modern average sized rooms. The staff were all helpful and spoke excellent english and we found the thomson rep very helpful and was in the hotel all day most days and often wondered around the pool asking guests if there was anything she could do, she was also had a good knowledge of the island and was only too happy to help.
the food was fantastic especially breakfast. i was 8 weeks pregnant at the time and was hard to please food wise but always found something i could stomach and often wished i faniced more as it all looked so good. Drinks were average priced but we sat on the balcony more than in the bar as we were the youngest in the hotel as the average age is 60, but i wouldnt let this put any younger travellers off as we found all the guests freindly and enjoyed mixing.
the pool is clean and there is plenty of sunlungers although if your not early enough theres only the shaded areas left, its usually quietened down by 1pm and more choice though. entertainment is aimed at the older clientel and the young british girl tries hard but most arnt interested. Evening entertainment wasnt up to much but again you have palma nova and magaluf on your doorstep so not a problem
location couldnt be better, parking is no problem and free the only negative i have about the holiday is the man who sits outside it every night playing the harmonica i wanted to strangle him by the second week and thats not the hotels fault, but his repetative music was really grating on me every night all night, it can also be a bit noisy early morning from the beach if you like a lie in.
we would def go back but the chance of us having a child free holiday in the next few years are slim but if we ever do this will be the hotel we go to